Braun scores 21 as Gophers win opener against Western Illinois

Freshman Mara Braun scored a game-high 21 points in her collegiate debut as the Gophers women’s basketball beat Western Illinois 75-45 Monday at Williams Arena.

Katie Borowicz added 16 points and Allanna Micheaux had a double-double with 14 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

Minnesota’s biggest lead was 30 points in the 3rd quarter and they held Western Illinois to 15-of-60 shooting from the field.